Whether you are just starting out or have been in business for a while, this interactive workshop will help you create a successful marketing plan. You'll learn how to develop your company's image, position your products and services in the market, and identify prospects that are most likely to make a purchase. Learn how to harness traditional marketing channels (from newspaper and broadcast to direct mail). Explore how these media are being challenged by social media, internet search, SEO and viral strategies. How do you get the most impact from your marketing investment?

Title:

Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?

Date:

October 23rd, 2017, 6-9pm.

Location:

SCORE, 215 Commerce Way, Portsmouth, NH

Sponsor:

SCORE NH

Cost:

Free

In this seminar, prepared by our SCORE mentor team, you will get tools to help you address:· How much cash do you need? Where can you go to get it?· The biggest myths about small-business start-ups· Marketing versus sales – are you ready to do both?· How to assess your revenue potential· How to start building your winning business plan· The best structure for your company – LLC, sole proprietor or something else?· The people you must have on your team, and how to find them· Improving the odds of success· Management skills you must have, or must learn· Avoiding tax and regulatory pitfalls

SCORE continues to provide individualized business mentoring free of charge and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free follow-on mentoring session. For more information or to reserve a seat, call SCORE at (603) 433-0575 or sign up at: seacoast.score.org/take-a-workshop